Orexin receptor type 1 (Ox1R or OX
1), also known as hypocretin receptor type 1 (HcrtR1), is a
protein
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that in humans is encoded by the HCRTR1
gene
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Function
The orexin 1 receptor (OX
1), is a
G-protein coupled receptor
G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), also known as seven-(pass)-transmembrane domain receptors, 7TM receptors, heptahelical receptors, serpentine receptors, and G protein-linked receptors (GPLR), form a large group of evolutionarily-related p ...
that is heavily expressed in projections from the
lateral hypothalamus and is involved in the regulation of feeding behaviour. OX
1 selectively binds the
orexin-A Orexin-A, also known as hypocretin-1, is a naturally occurring neuropeptide and orexin isoform. The orexinergic nucleus in the lateral hypothalamus is the primary orexin projection system in the brain.
Structure
Orexin-A is a peptide composed of ...
neuropeptide. It shares 64% identity with
OX2.
Ligands
Agonists
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Orexin-A Orexin-A, also known as hypocretin-1, is a naturally occurring neuropeptide and orexin isoform. The orexinergic nucleus in the lateral hypothalamus is the primary orexin projection system in the brain.
Structure
Orexin-A is a peptide composed of ...
Antagonists
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RTIOX-276 - Selective OX
1 antagonist
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ACT-335827 - Selective OX
1 antagonist
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Almorexant - Dual OX
1 and
OX2 antagonist
An antagonist is a character in a story who is presented as the chief foe of the protagonist.
Etymology
The English word antagonist comes from the Greek ἀνταγωνιστής – ''antagonistēs'', "opponent, competitor, villain, enemy, ri ...
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Lemborexant - Dual OX
1 and
OX2 antagonist
An antagonist is a character in a story who is presented as the chief foe of the protagonist.
Etymology
The English word antagonist comes from the Greek ἀνταγωνιστής – ''antagonistēs'', "opponent, competitor, villain, enemy, ri ...
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Nemorexant - Dual OX
1 and OX
2 antagonist
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SB-334,867 - Selective OX
1 antagonist
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SB-408,124 - Selective OX
1 antagonist
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SB-649,868 - Dual OX
1 and
OX2 antagonist
An antagonist is a character in a story who is presented as the chief foe of the protagonist.
Etymology
The English word antagonist comes from the Greek ἀνταγωνιστής – ''antagonistēs'', "opponent, competitor, villain, enemy, ri ...
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Suvorexant
Suvorexant, sold under the brand name Belsomra, is an orexin antagonist medication which is used in the treatment of insomnia. It is indicated specifically for the treatment of insomnia characterized by difficulties with sleep onset and/or mainte ...
- Dual OX
1 and
OX2 antagonist
An antagonist is a character in a story who is presented as the chief foe of the protagonist.
Etymology
The English word antagonist comes from the Greek ἀνταγωνιστής – ''antagonistēs'', "opponent, competitor, villain, enemy, ri ...
See also
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Orexin receptor
The orexin receptor (also referred to as the hypocretin receptor) is a G-protein-coupled receptor that binds the neuropeptide orexin. There are two variants, OX1 and OX2, each encoded by a different gene (, ).
Both orexin receptors exhibit ...
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